Lesson 3.1.6.1
3.1.6.1 Material categories Quiz: AQA Design & Technology, Unit 1
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The 20 questions
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Which of these is a hardwood?
- Oak
- Larch
- Pine
- Spruce
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Which of these is a softwood?
- Beech
- Oak
- Larch
- Ash
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Medium density fibreboard (MDF) is best classed as which material type?
- Ferrous metal
- Manufactured board
- Softwood
- Hardwood
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Which polymer is thermosetting?
- Polyvinyl chloride
- Epoxy resin
- Acrylic
- High density polythene
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Which of these is a ferrous metal?
- Cast iron
- Zinc
- Copper
- Aluminium
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Which of these is an alloy?
- Brass
- Tin
- Copper
- Zinc
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Which fibre is a synthetic fibre listed in the specification?
- Polyamide (nylon)
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wool
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Which board has a foam centre sandwiched between two outer layers?
- Foam core board
- Duplex board
- Foil lined board
- Solid white board
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A food box needs a stiff board with a fluted middle layer. Which board is best?
- Foil lined board
- Tracing paper
- Corrugated card
- Layout paper
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A toy must be made from a very light natural timber that is easy to carve. Which timber is most suitable?
- Balsa
- MDF
- Oak
- Pine
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A flat-pack panel is made from wood particles bonded with resin. Which manufactured board is this?
- Chipboard
- Plywood
- MDF
- Pine
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A cooking utensil is made of iron with added chromium to resist corrosion. Which alloy is this?
- High speed steel
- Stainless steel
- Brass
- Cast iron
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An electrical product's circuit board is made from a resin that cannot be remelted once cured. Which polymer type is this?
- Ferrous
- Natural fibre
- Thermoforming
- Thermosetting
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A garment made from a mix of cotton and polyester fibres belongs to which category?
- Woven fabrics
- Blended fibres
- Natural fibres
- Synthetic fibres
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A drinks bottle is made from PET. Which polymer category is it in?
- Natural
- Thermoforming
- Thermosetting
- Ferrous
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Zinc is classed as which type of metal?
- Ferrous
- Polymer
- Alloy
- Non-ferrous
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A fabric is made by interlocking loops of yarn. Which textile category is this?
- Knitted
- Blended
- Non-woven
- Woven
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Which category includes melamine-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde?
- Alloys
- Manufactured boards
- Thermosetting polymers
- Thermoforming polymers
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Which of these is a non-ferrous metal listed in the specification?
- Tin
- Brass
- Low carbon steel
- High speed steel
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Which of these is a thermoforming polymer?
- Phenol formaldehyde
- Epoxy resin
- Polypropylene
- Urea-formaldehyde
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